If you have a paddle board or are going to buy one, you should consider one of these paddles. It serves 3 functions. 1) super long double bladed paddle for stand up kayak style paddling 2) traditional single bladed paddle for traditional paddle board paddling 3) traditional length double bladed kayak paddle for sit down kayak style paddling The paddle is 5 pieces as shown including the zip up bag with the compartments to keep your paddle scratch free. The aluminum version is 150, carbon fibre shaft 250, and carbon fibre shaft and blades 400. Awesome inflatable SUP's for 450 as well. check out falconalongpaddles.com!